Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes
A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.
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Yale opioid study highlights the ethical tightrope researchers walk to study addiction using deception
A Yale study that found that Canadian clinics were faster than the U.S. to provide opioid treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ethical tightrope researchers must walk when studying addiction while using deception in their research gathering.
As cases surge, Thai hospital uses containers to store bodies
A Thai hospital morgue overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths has begun storing bodies in refrigerated containers, resorting to a measure it last took in a devastating 2004 tsunami, as the country grapples with its biggest coronavirus outbreak.
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Several brands of frozen mangoes recalled due to the possible Hepatitis A contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Friday that Montreal-based Nature's Touch Frozen Food is recalling various brands of frozen mangoes because they may be contaminated with the hepatitis A virus.
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Majority of COVID-19 cases at large public events were among vaccinated Americans: CDC study
A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that three-quarters of individuals who became infected with COVID-19 at public events in a Massachusetts county had been fully vaccinated.
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U.S. FDA OKs Regeneron COVID-19 antibody as preventive in high-risk settings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody cocktail, enabling its use as a preventive treatment for the illness in certain people.
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Canada is heading towards a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave, Tam says
Canada is headed towards a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, but how severe of a resurgence it'll be depends on how many people are fully vaccinated, warns new national modelling released Friday. The country is seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases, and thousands more infections are predicted if contacts aren't contained, the modelling indicates.
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Delta variant is so transmissible 'the war has changed,' U.S. CDC warns
The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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U.K. advisers say COVID-19 vaccine protection highly likely to wane over time
The protection that vaccines give against coronavirus infection, and potentially severe disease, is highly likely to wane over time so vaccine campaigns will continue for years to come, scientists told the British government's advisory group.
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Fentanyl, cannabis and meth use in Canada spiked during the pandemic, study shows
The use of fentanyl, cannabis and methamphetamines spiked early in COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Statistics Canada study, which analyzed wastewater in major Canadian cities.
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Risk of COVID-19 transmission from cash particularly low: study
New research by experts at the European Central Bank and a German university has found that transmission of COVID-19 via banknotes is 'very unlikely.'
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EXCLUSIVE | Unknown number of British Columbians' personal information for sale online after health company extorted
CTV News has learned the personal information of British Columbians has been leaked online, with an unknown number of people and agencies potentially still vulnerable, after a data breach at a mental health services provider.
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Pfizer claims 3rd dose 'strongly' boosts protection against Delta variant
A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can 'strongly' boost protection against the Delta variant -- beyond the protection afforded by the standard two doses, suggests new data released by Pfizer on Wednesday.
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Demand increasing: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased
A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada's blood supply.
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With COVID-19 on the rise in Alberta, what constitutes a fourth wave in a nation filled with vaccines?
The R-value has climbed to peak COVID-19 levels in Alberta, even as daily case numbers remain fairly low, prompting the question: What constitutes a fourth wave of the pandemic in a country that has enough vaccines to inoculate everyone?
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Will the pandemic amplify seasonal depression?
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How COVID-19, flu and cold symptoms can differ
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SickKids assessing virus risk factors in Black communities
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How to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide
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Are hospitals ready to handle second wave of COVID-19?
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For some COVID patients, stroke is first symptom: new study
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Are Canada's hospitals ready for flu season and COVID-19?
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COVID-19 COVERAGE
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Canadians set up support group for kids with long haul COVID-19, ask for more research
A growing number of children and teenagers are presenting with what appears to be a pediatric version of long-haul COVID-19, sparking support groups and calls for more research into the phenomenon.
Schools don't pose higher COVID-19 risk than outside community: Canadian study
More than 1,700 staff and teachers in the Vancouver School District were tracked for three months for a new study, their blood tested, looking for COVID-19 antibodies that would show they had been exposed -- and scientists say the infection rates were no higher than the general rate in the community.
Cases of non-COVID-19 chronic respiratory diseases fall around the world as pandemic measures help
Scientists and doctors across Canada and around the world have seen a dramatic drop in hospital cases of chronic lung diseases during the course of the pandemic and believe public health guidelines, like wearing a face mask, have helped halt the spread of common viruses that would typically trigger these serious respiratory illnesses.
Doctors looking into rare cases of myocarditis after mRNA vaccinations
Doctors are investigating rare cases of a heart inflammation called myocarditis that have emerged after mRNA vaccination, usually after a second dose, seeking to pin down how rare it is, and what the real risk is.
Vaccines effective at preventing hospitalization from Delta variant, studies suggest
The novel coronavirus Delta variant, which has now been detected in 74 countries, is causing concern as it spreads, stalling re-opening campaigns abroad and raising questions in Canada, although new studies suggest that the current vaccines do provide some protection against infection and are effective at preventing hospitalization.
Many supplements for vision loss do not achieve their label claim, researcher says
A new generation of supplements have become a billion-dollar business, containing antioxidants that slow the development of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. But according to a researcher, many on the market may not contain the level of antioxidants that they claim on the label.
Ontario doctors probing three cases of heart inflammation in teens following mRNA vaccination
Ontario Public Health is reporting the first three cases of an inflammatory heart condition called myocarditis in people under the age of 18 after they received an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19.
Rare procedure to treat pancreatitis creates 'super liver' by transplanting pancreatic cells
Amid a rise in people developing a painful condition called pancreatitis, doctors are looking to a rare procedure to help patients with this chronic pain -- creating a ‘super liver’ using the patient’s own cells.
How COVID-19 Affects Me
What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.
Risk of COVID-19 transmission from cash particularly low: study
New research by experts at the European Central Bank and a German university has found that transmission of COVID-19 via banknotes is 'very unlikely.'
COVID-19 linked to 'significant' drop in intelligence: research
Individuals who recovered from COVID-19, including those who no longer had symptoms, exhibited significant 'cognitive deficits,' according to a large study out of the U.K.
Virtual contact was worse for older people during the pandemic than no contact, study finds
Researchers from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom and the University of British Columbia observed a 'notable increase' in loneliness in the U.S. and a decline in general mental well-being in the U.K. following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Study suggests people who develop severe COVID-19 have blunted antiviral responses in the nose, throat
A small preliminary study by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital suggests that people who develop severe COVID-19 have noticeably blunted antiviral responses in the nose and throat.
Vaccine Progress
Canada now has enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to fully vaccinate all eligible citizens: PM
Canada currently has enough doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country to fully vaccinate every eligible person over the age of 12, with more than 66 million doses received as of Tuesday. While more than 26 million of the eligible 33 million Canadians have rolled up their sleeves, the push is now on to try to reach those who haven't.
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
Health Canada's latest weekly report on vaccinations shows at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June.
When will children under 12 be vaccinated against COVID-19?
With Canada hitting several COVID-19 vaccination milestones and clinical trials underway testing the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in children under 12 years of age, the question remains: when will all children become eligible to be vaccinated?
Third wave would have killed more people in Canada without vaccines: Tam
Canada's chief public health officer says without vaccines the third wave of COVID-19 in Canada would have been much deadlier.
Ontario accelerates second doses for youth to 'support a safe return to school'
The Ontario government says it's accelerating second COVID-19 vaccine doses for youth in order to support a safe return to school in September.
Canada
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'Rights aren't a competition': Anti-trans hate is on the rise in Canada, activists and advocates say
As LGBTQ2S+ people and allies await the return of Parliament to see if Bill C-6, a bill banning conversion therapy, will be passed into law, trans Canadians and activists worry that the delay could be fueling anti-trans rhetoric that trans folks are a threat to women’s rights.
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Canada Student Grant doubling to remain in effect for 2 more years
Last year, the federal government doubled the Canada Student Grant. As of Sunday, the doubling of these grants has been extended to July 31, 2023.
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Emergency public health order 'may benefit' northern Sask. communities as COVID-19 cases climb, officials say
A northern Saskatchewan health official says an emergency public health order (PHO) could help clamp down on COVID-19 cases in an area that has seen a more than three-fold increase in cases since the start of the month.
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New Brunswick enters green phase with no pandemic restrictions
At midnight Friday, New Brunswick will lift all of its pandemic-related restrictions despite not reaching its vaccination target. It's a move that some experts have criticized as being too sudden and not based in science.
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Ontario court rules against Saugeen Ojibway Nation claim to land, Lake Huron lakebed
Leaders with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) are expressing disappointment Friday following a court decision about their rights to millions of acres of land and lakebed stretching from Tobermory to Goderich, Ont.
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N.S. NDP promise to add 10 paid sick days to provincial Labour Standards Code
The Nova Scotia NDP Party is promising to legislate 10 paid sick days in the event of a New Democratic win during the upcoming provincial election.
World
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Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires
Panicked tourists in Turkey hurried to the seashore to wait for rescue boats Saturday after being told to evacuate some hotels in the Aegean resort of Bodrum due to the dangers posed by nearby wildfires, Turkish media reported.
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U.S. Navy says drone strike hit oil tanker off Oman, killing 2
U.S. Navy explosive experts believe a 'drone strike' targeted an oil tanker that came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, killing two on board, the American military said Saturday.
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Wildfire in western Greece forces village, beach evacuations
A wildfire that broke out Saturday in western Greece forced the evacuation of four villages and people on a beach by the Fire Service, the Coast Guard and private boats, authorities said.
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Hong Kong police arrest man for booing national anthem
Hong Kong police have arrested a man accused of booing the Chinese national anthem while watching an Olympic event at a mall.
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Suburban N.Y. county considers letting police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages -- a move civil rights activists say is payback for demonstrations after the police killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis.
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COVID-19 surge hits Asia: Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record infections
The Olympics host city Tokyo, as well as Thailand and Malaysia, announced record COVID-19 infections on Saturday, mostly driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant of the disease.
Lifestyle
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This woman has the largest mouth in the world, according to Guinness
Samantha Ramsdell of Connecticut is the record holder for the world's largest mouth gape for a female. Her mouth gape measures 6.56 centimetres, or about 2.5 inches.
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End of an era: Two-century-old Ontario flour mill hits the market for $4.5M
The 202-year-old Arva Flour Mill just north of London, Ont., which has been in the same family for over a century, is up for sale.
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Future of Ontario Place has been revealed. Here's what to expect
The plans for the future of Ontario Place have been revealed and officials say it will be a 'world-class destination.'
Sports
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Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo's Olympic record as Jamaicans sweep women's 100
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 metres, pointing at the scoreboard even before crossing the line in 10.61 seconds Saturday to defend her title and lead a Jamaican sweep of the medals.
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Djokovic's temper flares up in bronze medal match loss
Novak Djokovic came to the Tokyo Olympics aiming for a Golden Slam. He'll leave without a medal and will need some time to recover from a draining performance in extreme conditions that didn't meet expectations.
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Simone Biles withdraws from vault and uneven bars finals at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles will not compete in the Olympics finals for two of the four individual women's gymnastics events, vault and the uneven bars, USA Gymnastics said.
Business
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Tim Hortons' sales climb but coffee chain faces labour pressure, higher costs
The parent company of Tim Hortons says profits more than doubled in its second quarter as revenues across its brands, including Popeyes and Burger King, jumped a whopping 37 per cent.
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MyPillow advertiser shunning Fox for refusal to air ad
One of Fox News' most visible advertisers, Mike Lindell and his MyPillow line of products, has pulled commercials from the network over a refusal to air an ad promoting discredited claims of election fraud.
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CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is urging Kansas City Southern shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Canadian National Railway Co. because of the regulatory uncertainty of its rival's US$33.6-billion bid.
Autos
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Driver was 'holding' cellphone even though hands were free, B.C.'s top court rules in distraction case
British Columbia's highest court has upheld the distracted driving conviction of a man who insisted his cellphone was merely wedged between his thigh and car seat when he was stopped by police.
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In search of a payday, thieves increasingly crawling under Sask. vehicles and cutting out catalytic converters
A Saskatchewan auto repair shop is noticing a troubling trend — more catalytic converters are being stolen out of vehicles.
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Quebecers account for nearly half the sales of electric vehicles in Canada: why?
A number of Canadian provinces are making efforts to ramp up the sale of electric vehicle and Quebec is leading the charge.
